what must you do to determine whether or not a solution is an extraneous solution?

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parthkohli · Answer

You just plug in the value of the variable obtained in that equation. Okay?

parthkohli · Answer

And if it doesn't satisfy, then it is an extraneous solution

anonymous · Answer

thats what i thought just wasnt sure how to put into word.. thank! :)

parthkohli · Answer

You're welcome!

parthkohli · Answer

And, welcome to OpenStudy :) can you read this? http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

parthkohli · Answer

This is not a rule-free site, yet it's a free site! :D

anonymous · Answer

if you plug in values of a variable and the answer turns out that the left side is not equal to the right side, then it is not a solution. However, if you substitute the values and the equation becomes imaginary or undefined, then it is an extraneous root

anonymous · Answer

thank you, i just kind of stumbled upon it. But very much looking forward to using it more often

anonymous · Answer

ah! and yes, ive read the rules.. thank you.